viscometry
9.1
Measuring how thick or runny a liquid is
- noun
- /vɪsˈkɒmətri/
- Specialized
:
viscometría
- Raichel's doctoral thesis laid the foundation for sonic viscometry.
Examples
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The engineer used viscometry to determine the fluid's resistance to flow.
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In the laboratory, the students learned the principles of viscometry to analyze different liquids.
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Accurate viscometry is essential for formulating reliable paint products.
Synonyms
9.9
Measuring how thick or runny a liquid is, for example oil and syrup
is described as the scientific measurement aimed at precise viscosity values
Surface Forms
viscometry singular
viscometries plural
Morphology
viscometry = viscosity (semi-transparent) = visco + metry
The base word 'viscosity' is clear, but the specific scientific measurement context may not be immediately obvious.
Etymology
Viscometry comes from viscous (from an old word meaning 'sticky') and the ending -metry, which means 'measure', like in meter. So, viscometry is the measurement of how 'sticky' or thick a liquid is.
